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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Williamson County residents pay $99,349 in County Sales Tax in May

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Williamson County taxpayers paid $99,349 in County Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $128,510.

Over the past 12 months, Williamson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.3 million in County Sales Tax.

The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.

Despite fluctuations in tax collection, Illinois continues to be one of the highest-taxed states in the U.S. According to a Wallet Hub study from March 2023, the state ranked as having the highest tax burden, approximately 39.83% above the national average.

Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker is accused of adding more than $5.2 billion in new or higher taxes since coming into power in early 2019. As a business owner, he has a fortune of more than $3 billion, largely based on his family's wealth and connections.

County Sales Tax Collected in Williamson County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
May$99,349-22.7
April$128,51026.6
March$101,522-6.4
February$108,410-16.4
January$129,69113.3
December 2023$114,4738.6
November 2023$105,378-9.3
October 2023$116,1791.3
September 2023$114,6437.8
August 2023$106,329-1.3
July 2023$107,689-2.6
June 2023$110,57624.4

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